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Delicious Candied Orange Slices

When you want to add an extra touch to a dessert, try candied orange slices for an added bit of sophistication.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Candied, desseret, garnish, orange slices,
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 102kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Oranges sliced
  • 2 + 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Sugar for water
  • 1 cup Sugar for coating slices

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the oranges.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add orange slices, then turn down to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove slices. Do in batches.
  • Pour out the water and replace with fresh 2 cups of water.
  • Add 2 cups of sugar to the fresh water and bring to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Turn down to a simmer and add slices in batches.
  • Simmer slices for 10 to 15 minutes until the whites in the slices become more translucent looking.
  • Place finished slices on paper towels and allow to dry out.
  • Set aside for 24 hours.
  • Dip slices into sugar and coat well.

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Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg